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War and hunger in Ukraine

Fighting continues between pro-Russian rebels and Ukraine‘s government. The UN says it’s the worst round of violence since a September ceasefire.

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Alarming news about refugees in Kenya

Refugees in Kenya, who fled wars in South Sudan and Somalia, just received some devastating news.

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UN food director says world must unite to help Ebola victims

The head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin, just returned from Sierra Leone, one of the Ebola affected countries. The deadly virus has claimed 5,000 lives and there have been over 13,000 cases reported.

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How a piece of paper can feed Iraqi war victims

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is leading the hunger relief mission in war-torn Iraq. One way they accomplish this is with a piece of paper.

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SuperCereal deployed to help Ebola mission

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) just announced its largest single donation to help fight the Ebola virus. More than US $ 30 million was received from Germany to support feeding over one million people in West Africa.

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Famine still threatens Central African Republic

The situation continues to deteriorate in the war-torn country.

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South Sudan program offers glimpse of Feed the Future

As South Sudan struggles with a severe hunger crisis, ongoing aid programs offer a glimpse of what peace might bring.

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An update on Iraq hunger emergency

The attacks by the terrorist army ISIS in Iraq has displaced nearly two million people and created a hunger crisis.

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Halloween ushers in season of the silent guest

During the Halloween of 1947, plans were being made for the arrival of the “silent guest” into homes across America. It was not a horror movie, but just the opposite.

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How the NYC Marathon can feed millions of children

There are 50,000 runners and 2 million spectators in this Sunday’s New York City Marathon. If around half of those have a smartphone and use the Charity Miles app they can feed millions of hungry children.

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